JAVIER MONTENEGRO GARCIA

Javier Montenegro Garcia is a researcher affiliated with the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and part of the Research Center in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CIQUS). He leads the SystemsChem research group focused on systems chemistry and supramolecular functional chemistry, while also contributing to the SupraNanoBioMol and BCS groups. His work bridges synthetic chemistry and biological applications, particularly in membrane transport, nucleic acid delivery, and supramolecular assembly.

• Education: PhD in Chemistry from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2009), thesis on synthesis of retinoids and stereocontrolled organometallic reactions.

Research Interests: His research spans supramolecular chemistry, peptide design, and nanomaterials for biomedical applications. Key areas include:

• Supramolecular hydrogels and self-assembled systems
• Peptide-based ion channels and molecular carriers
• Boron cluster-mediated membrane transport
• Gene delivery platforms (mRNA, DNA, siRNA)
• Dynamic covalent chemistry in biological contexts
• Cell-penetrating peptides and subcellular targeting

Publications & Trends: Recent work focuses on materials for nucleic acid delivery, supramolecular fibrillation, and boron clusters for intracellular transport. His projects integrate chemical synthesis with applications in biotechnology and medicine.

Labs & Collaborations: Works at CIQUS, a multidisciplinary research center in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Collaborates with teams exploring nanobiomimetics and molecular biophysics.